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Alfred Publishing

Alfred Publishing publisher

Das amerikanische Mutterhaus:


Alfred Music’s history began in New York City’s Tin Pan Alley in 1922, when Sam Manus, a violinist and importer of mood music for silent films, started a music publishing company and named it Manus Music. The company published primarily popular sheet music. In 1930, Sam acquired the music publisher, Alfred & Company, founded by Alfred Haase. Sam decided to combine the names and shortened it to Alfred Music, which the company is still known as today. Sam’s son, Morty began working for Alfred Music in the late 1940s and met his wife Iris at the company when the bookkeeper, Rose Kopelman, brought her daughter to work one day.


Morty reinvented Alfred Music in the 1950s. Inspired by the need for quality music education products, Morty, a clarinetist and pianist, oversaw the development of an instructional series for accordion, followed by books for guitar, piano, and recorder. Alfred Music was now more than just a sheet music publisher; the company was taking its first steps to becoming the leader in music education.


Alfred Music grew significantly over the next two decades and eventually exceeded the capacity of its New York headquarters. In 1975, the main office was relocated to Los Angeles, and the distribution center was moved to upstate New York. Sharing their father’s vision, Morty’s sons, Ron and Steve joined the company; Ron in 1988 and Steve in 1992. While continuing to develop the world’s leading instructional methods and performance music, they also expanded Alfred Music internationally, establishing offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK. In 2005, Alfred Music purchased Warner Bros. Publications, acquiring the rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and beginning a long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music. Through this deal, Alfred Music gained the print publishing rights of legendary publishers such as M. Witmark & Sons, Remick Music Corp., and T.B. Harms, Inc. Among the vast EMI holdings are the Robbins and Leo Feist catalogs, plus film music from United Artists, MGM, and 20th Century Fox including The Wizard of Oz, Singin’ in the Rain, Doctor Zhivago, and many others.


Alfred Music currently has over 150,000 active titles and represents a wide range of well-known publications—from methods like Alfred’s Basic Guitar, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Premier Piano Course, Sound Innovations, and Suzuki, to artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars, Cole Porter, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Jimmy Buffett, George and Ira Gershwin, John Lennon, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, to brands like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz, Rolling Stone magazine, and Billboard.


Alfred Music is now also paired with MakeMusic, which is part of Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies, to transform how music is composed, published, taught, learned, and performed by bringing together the leaders in educational music publishing and music technology.




Die deutsche Niederlassung:

Anfänge und Entwicklung des deutschen Verlagsprogramms


Die Alfred Music Publishing GmbH wurde am 01. September 1997 in Neustadt/Wied nahe Köln gegründet – zunächst mit der Aufgabe, die Alfred US-Produkte in die Märkte des deutschsprachigen Vertriebsgebiets einzuführen und dort zu vertreiben.
Mit der Übernahme des populären KDM-Katalogs im Oktober 2000 und dem Eintritt von Thomas Petzold im Januar 2001 als Cheflektor und späterer Verlagsleiter wird der Fokus auf den Aufbau eines eigenständigen Verlagsprogramms in deutscher Sprache gerichtet.


Heute umfasst der Alfred-Produktkatalog mehr als 250 deutschsprachige Verlagstitel, die zum Teil auch für den internationalen Markt ins Englische übersetzt worden sind.
Zu den Topsellern zählen die Verlagsreihen „Garantiert lernen“, „Kräsch! Bum! Bäng!“, „Pop Piano School“ und „Kino Hits“ ebenso wie die deutschen Übersetzungsausgaben der mehrbändigen Lehrbücher Aaron Klavierschule, Alfreds Klavierschule für Erwachsene, Alfreds Klavierschule für Kinder und Lang Lang Klavierschule.
Aber auch im Schlagzeugbereich hat Alfred Music weitere Highlights mit den Veröffentlichungen von Anika Nilles, Jost Nickel, Claus Hessler u.v.a. gesetzt, die zu den angesagtesten Protagonisten der deutschen Drummerszene gehören.

Umzug nach Köln, Übernahme des Warner Katalogs und neue Auslieferung


Im Mai 2005 wurde der Verlagssitz nach Köln verlegt, die Verlagsauslieferung an einen externen Dienstleister ausgegliedert, um im Zuge der Übernahme des Warner-Print-Katalogs im gleichen Jahr durch das Alfred-Headquarter in den USA, ein europäisches Zentrallager einrichten zu können.

Im Jahr 2010 erfolgte der Umzug innerhalb Kölns an den derzeitigen Standort in Köln/Rath. Neben dem Verlagsarchiv sind hier die Büroräume für die MitarbeiterInnen aus Verwaltung, Vertrieb, Marketing, Produktion und die Verlagsleitung untergebracht, die Thomas Petzold 2017 an die langjährige Buchhaltungsleiterin Patricia Schwan übergeben hat.

Aktuelles


Der Zufall will es, dass das Jahr 2022 für Alfred Music in Deutschland und weltweit ein Jahr des Feierns ist. Alfred Music begeht nicht nur sein 100-jähriges Jubiläum in den USA, sondern auch das 25-jährige Bestehen der deutschen Niederlassung.

Darüber hinaus verabschiedeten wir zum 1. Juli 2022 unseren Editor-in-Chief Thomas Petzold nach 21 Jahren in den wohlverdienten Ruhestand.
Seine Verdienste um den Auf- und Ausbau des deutschen Verlagsprogramms sind bereits ausführlich beschrieben. Aber auch seine Impulse zur darüberhinausgehenden Auswertung der Verlagsrechte haben Alfred Deutschland entscheidend vorangebracht.
Auch wenn er uns im Alltagsgeschäft nicht mehr täglich zur Verfügung stehen wird, wird er sich noch nicht ganz und gar zur Ruhe setzen, sondern uns in den Bereichen Rechte und Lizenzen sowie Nachdruckbetreuung weiterhin mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen.
Seine Nachfolge im Bereich Lektorat und Produktion übernimmt Matthias Bielecke, der bereits seit 2019 erfolgreich den Bereich Marketing betreut hat.

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The Magnificent Seven (concert band) - Elmer Bernstein / Arr. Roy Phillippe

The Magnificent Seven (concert band) Elmer Bernstein / Arr. Roy Phillippe

Titel / Title: The Magnificent Seven Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English UPC: 38081275208A striking new setting of the Elmer Bernstein classic march-style overture, 'The Magnificent Seven' will provide a familiar theme to your program with energy to spare. Everyone ...
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Duration: 3:26 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Elmer Bernstein
Arranger: Roy Phillippe
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Ultimate Pop Inst Solos TPT (with CD) - Diverse / Arr. Bill Galliford

Ultimate Pop Inst Solos TPT (with CD) Diverse / Arr. Bill Galliford

Alfred's Ultimate Pop & Rock Instrumental Solos series is arranged for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, cello, and optional piano accompaniment. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible, and can be successfully performed as ensembles or solos by students who have completed the first book of any standard band method. ...
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Danger Zone (flexible band) - Giorgio Moroder / Arr. Michael Story

Danger Zone (flexible band) Giorgio Moroder / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Danger Zone (flexible band) Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Story, Michael (arranger) Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications UPC: 038081563756 Produkttyp / Product: Mixed ensembleThis version of Danger Zone arranged by Michael Story is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Giorgio Moroder
Arranger: Michael Story
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Afterlife (c/b) - Rossano Galante

Afterlife (c/b) Rossano Galante

Titel / Title: Afterlife Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2015 UPC: 38081498171Since the beginning of time man has pondered what happens when our physical body dies. Some believe we go to Heaven. Others doubt its existence entirely. Then ...
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Rossano Galante
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Breeze-Easy Method for Trumpet (Cornet), Book 2 - John Kinyon
Titel / Title: Breeze-Easy Method for Trumpet (Cornet), Book 2 Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Trompete Produkttyp / Product: Buch ISBN: 9780897243759 UPC: 723188920112The Breeze-Easy Series features instrumental methods for individual and group instruction, created by experienced teachers John Kinyon and Valentine Anzalone. It is design ...
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Composer: John Kinyon
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Breeze-Easy Method for Trombone or Baritone, Book I - John Kinyon
The Breeze-Easy Series features instrumental methods for individual and group instruction, created by experienced teachers John Kinyon and Valentine Anzalone. It is designed to produce the best musicianship in the greatest number of students in limited teaching situations.
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Breeze-Easy Method for Trumpet (Cornet), Book 1 - John Kinyon
Titel / Title: Breeze-Easy Method for Trumpet (Cornet), Book I Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Trompete Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1979 ISBN: 9780897243742 UPC: 29156269994The Breeze-Easy Series features instrumental methods for individual and group instruction, created by experienced teachers John Kinyon and Valentine Anzal ...
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Modern Classic Solos for Snare Drum - Recently Discovered Solos from the Archives of Saul Goodman - Saul Goodman / Arr. Anthony J. Cirone
Titel / Title: Modern Classic Solos for Snare Drum - Recently Discovered Solos from the Archives of Saul Goodman Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Snaredrum Produkttyp / Product: Buch Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2003 ISBN: 9780757917424 UPC: 654979068914 Drums & Percussion albumsA compilation of short concert snare drum sol ...
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Composer: Saul Goodman
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Lets Get Loud (c/b) - Gloria Estefan / Arr. Victor Lopez

Lets Get Loud (c/b) Gloria Estefan / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Let's Get Loud Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2010 UPC: 38081389578 Serie: Young Band [EN] From Jennifer Lopez’ debut album, On the 6,this title is arranged in a “Latin-rock” style, thedriving pulse, hot melody, and syncopatedand exp ...
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Duration: 2:04 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Gloria Estefan
Arranger: Victor Lopez
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Helios Dawn Of A New Day (c/b) - Jordan Sterk
By Jordan Sterk Serie / Series: Alfred Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Score & PartsHelios, Greek god of the sun, is said to ride in his chariot pulled by fiery steeds as he brings the sun across the sky each day. Helios: Dawn of a New Day by Jordan Sterk seeks to capture the energy and spirit of his journey. Powerful fanfares and energetic melodies depict the moment the su ...
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Duration: 2:45 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Jordan Sterk
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Rolling Stones: Music Tour(concert band) - Mick Jagger & Keith Richards / Arr. Victor Lopez

Rolling Stones: Music Tour(concert band) Mick Jagger & Keith Richards / Arr. Victor Lopez

All the favorites are included in this jam-packed medley. 'Rolling Stones: The Music Tour' contains 'Honky Tonk Woman,' '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction,' 'Ruby Tuesday' and 'Brown Sugar.' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards created these rock-and-roll classics; Victor López has scored them for your concert band's pop program. The moms and pops will love reminiscing with this diverse ...
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Duration: 5:42 min
Difficulty: 3
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Into the Storm - Robert W. Smith

Into the Storm Robert W. Smith

Titel / Title: Into the Storm Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757931994 UPC: 29156109689 [EN] For sheer, raw excitement, this work inspired by the 1993 Storm of the Century, the great blizzard which covered much of the United States, will become a classic. The blending of ...
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Duration: 6:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Robert W. Smith
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The Waltzing Cat (FULL ORCHESTRA) - Leroy Anderson
Sinfonieorchester Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)In typical Leroy Anderson style, listen for the feline saunter and strut in The Waltzing Cat. Join the musical humor with your percussionists when you hear a dog bark interrupt the cat's waltzing swagger. Bring this classic Anderson gem to your ...
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Duration: 2:47 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Leroy Anderson
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Harry Potter/Goblet of Fire (c/band) - John Williams / Arr. Michael Story

Harry Potter/Goblet of Fire (c/band) John Williams / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Selection Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2005 UPC: 38081273532 Hedwig's Theme, Potter Waltz, Foxtrot Fleur, the Quidditch World Cup (The Irish), and Hogwarts' HymnMichael Story has captured all t ...
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Duration: 5:13 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: John Williams
Arranger: Michael Story
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Overture Jubiloso - Frank Erickson

Overture Jubiloso Frank Erickson

Titel / Title: Overture Jubiloso Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757933974 UPC: 29156220391 Belwin Symphonic BandThis work is thrilling for listeners and players alike. Bold flourishes of tone color are reinforced with brilliantly flowing melodic lines. A must for contest or con ...
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Duration: 7:11 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Frank Erickson
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Highlights from Harry Potter - John Williams / Arr. Michael Story

Highlights from Harry Potter John Williams / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Harry Potter, Highlights from Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2001 ISBN: 9780757997457 UPC: 654979031420 [EN] All the wonderful melodies and themes wrapped up in one dynamic medley for your young band. Michael Story has out do ...
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Duration: 3:48 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: John Williams
Arranger: Michael Story
Article Nr: 138273
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